<VV> Conventional, Synthetic Blend, Full Synthetic
CorvairEd@aol.com
CorvairEd@aol.com
Fri, 7 Jan 2005 22:36:14 EST
anil@anil.com writes:
I am not sure if there is any science behind the oil leak theory or
if it is a myth. I'd just switch to synthetic and enjoy less engine
wear
My experience has been that synthetic oil does not cause any oil leaks.
What I have seen is when changing from a thick mineral oil like 20w50 or
straight 40 to a 10w30 or 10w40 synthetic if there were any slight oil leaks it may
be worse with the synthetic because the synthetic oil is thinner at all
temperatures. Synthetic oil really cleans out the crud from the inside of an
older engine so when converting over, be sure to change the oil filter every
2,000 miles for at least 6,000 miles. I've used AmsOil exclusively in my two
current Cadillacs and four Corvairs, one of which is a hard working Rampside.
They all thrive very well on synthetic.
Ed Corson (CORSA Member)
IECC